Black Rock 40s bands

If you’re looking to book a band that’s both elegant and fun, then scroll down to take a look through our listing of retro 40s Band out of the Black Rock, AR area. Once you’ve picked out your favorites, you can contact them directly for a free price quote. It’s that simple!

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The vocal stylings of bandleader Jeremy Shrader, who also performs on trumpet, and his wife Michelle (singer/guitarist) are showcased in many variations of groups ranging from solo to his 16-piece big band, The New Memphis Hepcats. From our home base in Memphis, TN, we have thrilled thousands of guests from Little Rock, AR to Washington, D.C, since 1997. With a focus on swing, jazz, and American popular standards from the 1920s-60s, we are popular with people of all ages and walks of life.
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“We play music so we can communicate with all people no matter our differences.”
When the Cosmic Collective met in a jazz combo at Middle Tennessee State University they quickly discovered their collaboration was something that needed to continue past the semester. Every performer in the ensemble adds a particular element to the sound, resulting in a blend that is dynamic, smooth, and refreshingly unpredictable. Band leader and vocalist Nikki Michelle attributes their success to the...(more)

Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Brian Setzer, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington... The ShinSings Orchestra covers all these artists and MORE!!! Featuring the vocal talents of Steve Shininger, this 13-piece "little big band" will have your guests dancing on the floor and keep them there all night long! His Sinatra vocal stylings are second to none - your guests will be spellbound reminiscing about the "The Chairman of the Board" and his Vegas heydays!
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18 Piece - 12 Piece - 9 Piece - Band/DJ Package - Quartet
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With a retro mix of hot jazz, swing, and current pop/ rock covers the St. Louis Big Band features Joe Scalzitti as a young Sinatra and is home to the exclusive Gatsby wedding package. Traveling nationwide...(more)

Fanfare with Kittie Moller play a variety of styles of music with a great deal of, well...Fanfare! Fanfare is a four piece group that features the lead vocalist Kittie Moller whose vocals will capture and enthrall you. They have appeared all over the country at the top clubs, hotels, conventions, fairs, festivals and concerts. Some of their past clients included General Motors, Monsanto The St. Louis Ram's and even an USO tour to Africa. Kittie has had two number 1 Independent Chart hits...(more)

Joe Mancuso is an Award Winning Vocalist and Recording Artist. He can sing in all vocal styles, but primarily performs as a Jazz, Blues & Pop singer. He is the first call in St. Louis for many fans that are looking for a top notch presentation of jazz standards performed by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett and the like. He is NOT an imitator or impersonator; Mancuso has a deep love for this music and brings a fresh, contemporary approach to the genre, while respecting...(more)

The Gatsby Gang is the premier Gatsby themed Jazz Band in the Nashville area! We perform roaring 20s/30s jazz and also modern pop/jazz/lounge hits. The Gatsby Gang performs for hundreds of weddings and private/corporate events and Gatsby parties.(more)

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We play old-school swing and jazz music (both instrumental and singing) with a bit of a gypsy jazz flavor. Some of the artists we draw from are Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, Chet Baker, Lester Young, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Django Reinhardt, and Artie Shaw. We play music for listening and dancing, whether it's for a wedding, a party, a festival, ambiance, active listening, or the big swing dance.
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Are you looking for a jazz duo, trio, quartet or small jazz group? Do you need German or Irish musical entertainment for your event or club? We have our Die Musikmeisters German Band or Nippersink Rogues Irish Band. How about lively Dixieland jazz or Ragtime music? We have our Dixieland Jazz Cats and Ragtime Jazz Cats! Mike Knauf Music will provide the right group for your event or venue. Our bands bring experience, professionalism and class to every gig they play. We play for private...(more)

We are excited to report that our first full year on GigMasters, we were awarded their Most Booked Jazz Orchestra honor for all of the U.S.A. and Canada! We perform music from the Great American Songbook with various ensembles ranging from a pianist/keyboard artist only, to the classic 17 piece Big Band. Our featured vocalist is the Nation's Longest Running, Top Rated, Most Booked Frank Sinatra Tribute Artist, Matt Snow, AKA "The Cincinnati Sinatra."
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Leave the worrying to us. We work closely with you for the event YOU want, drawing upon our extensive experience giving you the options you want and the type of attention you deserve. YOUR DAY YOUR WAY.
We feature saxophone, bass, drums, vocals, 2 guitars and keyboard, but we can configure from 4-7 pieces depending on your budget. Got a theme? Great! With Whoz Playing?, you get seasoned musicians, each with over 35 years of playing experience.
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This is the real deal. This is a 3214 big band. This was the format that dominated the regional band scene through out the 30's, 40's and 50's. We have recaptured the scores, the instrumentation and feeling of the great era of the big band. This makes for an affordable alternative to other bands yet preserves the style and flair that was the Tuxedo Junction is a collection of top musicians that performs the best of the world of Jazz.
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There's a good reason they're the #1 jazz band in Texas. San Francisco born Hale Baskin and her Jazz Addiction live up to their name. They are addicted to exemplary musicianship, hip changes and deep grooves which enhance the vocal stylings of this talented young chanteuse.
Hale Baskin is endowed with a clear, beautiful voice, a sure sense of swing, and a seemingly innate sense of the nuances of Jazz phrasing. She moves effortlessly from channeling the stompin' swing of the 1920's, to...(more)

Elegance & Decorum, that's the New York Philharmonic. Polkas, Waltzes, Chicken Dance, Cute Gals, Men with Knobby Knees in Short Pants, that's The Oom-Pahsters! Polkas, Waltzes, Jazz, Country. Rock, this is a Polka and Variety Band which will liven up any event with their fun loving spirit, great music and vocals, costumes, and family friendly comedy. A 4 or 5-piece entertaining Polka and Variety Band with instrumentation of Piano/Keyboard Bass, Clarinet/Sax, Guitar, Drums, and great vocals. ...(more)

We are the group for the cherished events in your life. We love to play Swing, Jazz, Dixieland, Ragtime, Jump, Jive and Wail!
We are the top rated band in our category on GigMasters in the Tri State area!
We also have special music and dance packages. Prohibition Era - Boardwalk Empire Jazz, Great Gatsby Event, Roaring 20's Gangster / Flapper blow out. A 1930 Paul Whiteman / Fred Astaire - Ginger Rogers Gala. Imagine a 1940's Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, Count...(more)

Averaging 300+ performances annually nationwide for corporate events, galas, and receptions of all types, Gold Standards & Jazz Ensembles reaffirms its reputation for professionalism and musical excellence with each engagement! Our ongoing, satisfied clients include Fortune 500 companies like Ford, Motorola, and Berkshire Hathaway as well as renowned country clubs, municipalities, and concert venues who require the finest musical presentation without any hassle or drama!
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We provide two services. Hot Club KC is a popular, fun, acoustic jazz band. Station Direct Entertainment brings together Kansas City's talented musicians to create the perfect party for your event or wedding reception.
Hot Club KC is classy, toe-tapping, joyful music. The sound sometimes known as "gypsy jazz" began when guitarists and violinists in Paris 1930s-40s began playing their version of American Jazz. Rhythmic, pulsating, yet without drums, Hot Club KC's music comes at a moderate...(more)

Justin Pierce and his swinging friends provide a fun, relaxed atmosphere for your guests to have a great time. Repertoire includes swinging jazz standards from Frank Sinatra and other crooners ("Fly Me To The Moon", "All of Me", "Night & Day"), lively latin grooves ("The Girl From Ipanema", "Oye Como Va"), and smooth jazz favorites ("Just The Two of Us", "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones). Styles range from quiet dinner music to lively, swinging tunes for a dancing crowd. The band performs as a...(more)

One Leg Up plays acoustic swing dance music and Gypsy Jazz in the spirit of Django Reinhardt. They are great for dancers as well as providing lovely background music. When they play acoustic it is the same elegant effect as produced by a string quartet. The group plays for many fine affairs and elegant weddings. Their show can range from subdued atmosphere to a rip roaring swing dance. Jazz fans appreciate this band for their great musical talents and improvisational skills. Acoustic music...(more)

Dallas crooner Jeremy Smith commands the stage with his massive range and velvet voice. Described as a modern-day Sinatra with the energy of Stevie Wonder and the sophistication of Kurt Elling, Jeremy leads his versatile band with authority, seamlessly transitioning between the swinging standards of the 1940s, the best of 70's funk, and modern favorites. With such a staggering repertoire, it's easy to get lost in the music. Jeremy's song selections speak to his deep love of jazz. Aficionados...(more)

We play a variety of musical styles ranging from Dixieland, big band swing, Latin, country, to light rock & roll. We can even play light classical music before, during, or after the wedding ceremony. The band can vary in size from two to ten pieces, depending on your budget. We also have a fantastic Sinatra style entertainer available who really connects with the audience; he does Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Louie Prima, Michael Buble, etc. He wanders among...(more)

We present traditional/dixieland jazz, smooth jazz selections and standards from American songbook along with some swing tunes from the Big Band Era. We play Mardi Gras parties and wedding receptions where we marched the newlyweds to the reception site. We perform for corporate or private parties, weddings, festivals, funerals and for smaller events as well. We also perform weekly in the Deep Ellum entertainment district of downtown Dallas. and we play for the Dallas Swing Dance Society.We...(more)

Katy Free is a vocalist based out of Knoxville, Tn with extensive training and performance experience in jazz, blues, pop, broadway, rock, and classical music. She released her debut album, Fine Day, in 2016. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Disney World, and toured the southeast with nationally renowned jazz pianist, Wendel Werner. She currently works with several groups providing music for various events in the region. Her long and varied song list ranges from jazz...(more)

Johnny Diamond & the Silver Hubcap Band play all the old 50's & 60's Rock n' Roll songs and put on a great show as well. The Johnny Diamond Band is like no other. We perform a COMPLETE show featuring a spotlight, 50's costumes and a color light show. It is quite an experience, and we can custom design our show for your personal event, including Twist Contests, Hula-Hoop Contests, Bubble Gum Blowing Contests, Best Dressed Contest, etc.
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Winner of "Best of Weddings 2014" with The Knot, you won't be disappointed with Amy Yassinger and Yazz Jazz Entertainment. The musicians are professional, charming and full of infectious energy. Whether you want mellow, elegant music to create a special mood or fun dancing music from Swing, Oldies, Motown, Disco and today's Pop Hits, Yazz Jazz has you covered! Amy gives unlimited consultations and caters to each individual client to ensure 100% satisfaction. Yazz Jazz Entertainment works...(more)

So you're looking for the best entertainment for your event... you'll have a wide variety of people and ages there... and you'd like to have a band that will make everybody happy... well, look no further!
Meet the Next is your BEST ENTERTAINMENT CHOICE!
Meet the Next is a band whose live shows can include songs spanning 6 decades of great music. From Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong to Elvis and the Beatles... from the Commodores and The Temptations to James Taylor and Michael...(more)

Nationally Known Coast to Coast!
What A Fabulous Sound!..........
When You Want A Class Act For Your Event.........
When You Want Only The Best For Your Event!.....................
THEMED SHOWS and WEDDINGS our specialty!
THE TOM DAUGHERTY SWINGIN' SOUNDS ORCHESTRA
is a Nationally Touring show and dance orchestra. Themed Shows and Weddings our specialty!. 1920's Great Gatsby Gangster Gala Flapper Show, Bob Hope USO Tribute, Las Vegas Nights And The Rat Pack, Hollywood Legends and...(more)